Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

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The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan

 

PHOTO GALLERY
U.S. and Korean Marines share valuable training at Peninsula Express 15
Cpl. Nicholas D. Ray, rifleman with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, rappels down a tower during Peninsula Express 15-8 at the Mountain Warfare School in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 30, 2015. At the school, Marines worked on their proficiencies in rappelling, fast roping and climbing in order to improve their ability to fight in mountainous environments. This is also the first time Marine Forces Reserve has participated in the Korean-Marine Exchange Program, a series of exercises between the U.S and Korean Marine Corps designed to build interoperability and tactical familiarity between partner nations.